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Application process for 2025-2026 BCPS magnet programs set to begin on September 10

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) will begin accepting applications for 2025-2026 magnet programs beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the school system announced this week. A magnet brochure describing program offerings is available online. “Our magnet programs offer amazing opportunities for our students to more fully explore their areas of interest and to earn valuable certifications, college credits, and even […]

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Women’s pro soccer team signs Perry Hall High School, Towson University grad

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PERRY HALL, MD—A professional women’s soccer team has signed a Perry Hall Native. The United Soccer League’s DC Power FC added Towson University standout Phoebe Canoles, 22, to its attacking ranks ahead of the 2024/2025 season. A native of Perry Hall, Canoles is a three-time All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) selection who played five seasons at Towson University, amassing 21 goals […]

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Overlea High School student arrested after bringing loaded gun to school

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OVERLEA, MD—A 15-year-old student from Overlea High School was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school, Baltimore County officials say. The school received a tip about a student with a gun on Wednesday, August 28th.  School resource officers found the 15-year-old and a loaded gun was recovered after the search. The student was taken to a local police […]

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Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math. The initiative, Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will use matching funds from both parties to support selected programs that are […]

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CCBC to hold candlelight vigil for former student slain at Rice University

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ROSEDALE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County will hold a candlelight vigil for a former student who was killed earlier this week at Rice University. Andrea Rodriguez Avila, 21, of Nottingham, died on Monday in an apparent murder-suicide.  Investigators have learned that Avila and the suspect had been in a dating relationship. Avila, a junior, had transferred from CCBC to […]

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MSDE updates free school meal income guidelines

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]

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Baltimore County Public Library’s Catonsville Branch reopens after $7M renovation

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CATONSVILLE, MD—After 15 months of anticipation, the Catonsville Branch reopened its doors on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Catonsville Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library underwent significant renovations over the past several months. The renovation project began in March of 2023.  The $7 million renovation included upgrades to the building’s infrastructure, including a modernized sprinkler system, upgraded HVAC, and […]

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